2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · MJ17 FVE
2017 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 78,190 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
MJ17 FVE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 78,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MJ17 FVE Mileage History
- 16/09/202026,711 mi
- 26/06/202131,201 mi+4,490 mi
- 26/06/202131,201 mi
- 27/07/202246,322 mi+15,121 mi
- 27/07/202246,334 mi+12 mi
- 25/07/202354,307 mi+7,973 mi
- 03/09/202466,094 mi+11,787 mi
- 03/09/202466,096 mi+2 mi
- 15/09/202574,906 mi+8,810 mi
- 15/09/202574,909 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/202678,190 mi+3,281 mi
Average of roughly 8,680 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
MJ17 FVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Focus (MJ17 FVE) between March 2020 and August 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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